US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin received a briefing on the IDF’s assassination of former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar during a call with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The Defense Ministry Office confirmed the details of the call, which included discussions on the intense clashes between IDF troops and Hamas militants in Gaza. This operation resulted in the elimination of key Hamas figures, including Sinwar, who was responsible for planning the October 7th massacre.
Gallant also emphasized to Austin his commitment to securing the release of Israeli hostages currently held in Hamas captivity in Gaza. The call highlighted the ongoing security cooperation between the US and Israel in addressing threats posed by terrorist organizations in the region.